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Crawfish Cake and other baking adventures

2010-04-11T11:57:00.011-05:00

The cake is a red velvet with a almond buttercream icing. I think everyone loved it.

Also, my sister and I made some Easter cookies

... a lot of Easter cookies...

This weekend we also tried a few new recipes.

First we tried the Devil's Food Cupcakes from Magnolia's Bakery book

Here is ours:

And finally... S and I finally tried to make macarons. I was a little skeptical from all of the things I have read but I think we had beginners luck. I used this recipe. I thought they tasted great. I can't wait to try some different flavors.

its crawfish time

2010-03-14T20:44:00.002-05:00

Crawfish are now in season(ish).

My lovely friend, K, is turning 21 on Tuesday. So naturally we are going to eat crawfish. I made her a crawfish cake for the celebration. I'll post pictures once she has seen the cake. I want it to be a surprise. This may be my favorite cake yet.

A quarter saved is a quarter earned.

2010-03-01T22:25:00.005-06:00

I have finished another quarter of college. Winter quarter is the hardest. While spring and fall quarters each last 3 months, winter quarter drags on through 4 months. Four endless months. Well now they are over, and I can look forward to spring.

Last weekend, I took a trip to Canton. This was the most lovely day. The weather was perfect (sunny and 60). I found everything I was looking for. I wanted to find a few globes to place on top of my bookshelf. My (very) small collection started with two globe bookends that my grandmother gave me. Here is a picture of my bookshelves with the new globes.

When I go to Canton Trade Days, I always have a list of hopeful finds. I love how there are items that cannot be found anywhere but Canton it seems. For instance, crocheted doilies. I have been wanting to complete this project but could not find vintage lace doilies anywhere. I went to Canton and found HUNDREDS. I purchased 4 or 5 for 50 cents each. Now that spring break is here, I can finally work on my to-do list of projects.

Mitten Giveaway

2010-02-21T11:40:00.003-06:00

Enter here to win the coveted olympic mittens

Giveaway!

2010-01-11T19:38:00.002-06:00

A nan lawson giveaway at oh hello friend!

-e

Real snowflakes

2009-12-14T20:12:00.001-06:00

real snowflake images. magical.

I love Christmastime

Birthdays and breaks

2009-12-09T16:46:00.005-06:00

Fall break went by so quickly; however, it was wonderful. Two birthdays in two weeks. I'm glad I had the time off from school to prepare.

First came Stacey's on the 18th.

Here is the cake I made and the decorations.

And then Thanksgiving came and went along with black friday

The Dad's birthday was the 30th of November. I asked him what he would like his cake to be (and I told him to make it challenging), and he asked for his guitar.

Here is the guitar....

and the cake... Good thing Stacey and I teamed up for this one.

oh. and I made another owl quilt

New, Favorite Things

2009-10-26T22:12:00.007-05:00

This print

This AshleyG print

Perfect Bedding

Amazing record player

A few of these books

Its been a while.

2009-10-26T21:33:00.012-05:00

Some things have changed.

like my computer,

(hello macbook)

my cake decorating skills,

The Beatles,

my existence in California,

and a wonderful puppy.

All things go, I drove to Chicago

2009-02-26T17:34:00.006-06:00

It is true. I went to visit my friend at her college. After a day, J and I drove to Chicago with no plans.

What can I say, it was raining in Memphis.

the fourteenth.

2009-02-08T00:57:00.005-06:00

it is almost here.

so to celebrate we decided to bake.

and decorate.

now who will clean up?

Bells and Whistles.

2009-02-06T21:20:00.005-06:00

Today, I went to target and finally saw a shelf of orla kiely products.

I couldn't help but get something.

This is what I chose:

Now if only someone would buy me this.

orlakiely.com

tss continues to amaze me.

.e.

Again.

2009-02-01T13:12:00.005-06:00

It seems like anytime I find a magazine I really like they end...

First Adorn

Now Domino.

And I never seem to get my subscription money back.

I almost forgot

2009-01-22T21:00:00.002-06:00

its a new year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18MMPhuHZIE&feature=channel_page

enjoy.

Barely Breathing

2009-01-22T19:48:00.003-06:00

Duncan Sheik is so much more than his 90s hit.

Whisper House comes out next week.

(I want to order the signed copy)

In other news:

I need to go furniture shopping.

I want to make a new purse.

I'm thinking about getting a new haircut.

I should by tickets to a concert.

I'm afraid of snow skiing.

I say I'm allergic to mustard, and its just not true.

-E

happy January 20th

2009-01-20T22:18:00.003-06:00

what a great day.

(ps. bon iver - blood bank available today)

jungle drum

2008-09-16T19:15:00.003-05:00

FINALLY!!

my tutorial for my blooms is up on craftstylish. it was so great being able to be a part of the website. so... here it is.

i hope you enjoy it.

also, my newest music love is Emilina Torrini. her new album me and armini just came out.

have a good day and start creating your own blooms!

erin.

You've got growing up to do

2008-09-15T20:37:00.001-05:00

Just a quick update.

I just finished my tutorial as you can see here. It will be up sometime this week on craftstylish.com. Once it is I will post a version of it here.

Also, go buy Joshua Radin's new album. it is great. especially his new version of you've got growing up to do.

erin

vlogs? yes, please.

2008-08-13T01:38:00.004-05:00

I have been trying to get my etsy site up and running and I had my first sale Sunday! So currently it is off to california.

So, what is this post really about?

well, two things.

1. coming soon to my etsy.... $12 bags! I promise they will still be made with high quality but just slightly simpler, but definately a great deal.

2. i realize that a). i have already discussed the spring standards and b). the point of this video is past due; however, I cannot stop watching this video. seriously, I think I would love heather, james, and james even if they didn't have great music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkDgqvm7Gzw

what's the use in painting faces, you're never gonna find a shade to match

2008-08-09T14:27:00.005-05:00

Now with time to post I can explain the link. If you check a couple of posts down you could see that I entered the Tote-ally Craft Bag Challenge at craftstylish.com. I ended up winning the The Omni-Crafter Special category! So what does winning entail you ask? Here is the list:

The Grand Prize Packages consist of a fabulous and official CraftStylish tote bag filled to the brim with crafty delights worth over $250 including:
$50 Gift Card from Fabric.com
Lantern Moon Jade/Chocolate Silk Needle Case
Lantern Moon Knitting needles - 1 pair size 6, 10" straight needles in ebony AND 1 pair Destiny circulars, size 8 26"length, in rich rosewood.
Rotary Cutter from Martelli Enterprises

Library of crafty books including:
The Prairie Girl's Guide to Life
When Bad Things Happen to Good Knitters
Get Your Crochet On! Hip Hats and Cool Caps
Sew Subversive
Bead Simple
I Heart Felt
CraftStylish Quick Stuff to Make

I cannot wait to get all of these. Also, it has been requested that I create a tutorial for the "blooms" on my tote bag. This will come very shortly; however, as of two minutes ago you can find a smaller version of my bag on my etsy.

Now, to the music that I listened to while making this bag. Her lyrics are heart-felt and sung with a true passion. Thao is a unique singer/songwriter who is addicting. You must listen to Chivalry. That's all there is to it.

See you soon at my tutorial and hopefully at my etsy.

Erin

I didn't go to see the city, I went to see it around you

2008-08-08T01:05:00.002-05:00

I just wanted to post this link.
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/7168/the-four-grand-prize-winners-of-the-tote-ally-crafty-bag-challenge-are

thats all.

etsy etsy etsy

2008-08-06T16:20:00.007-05:00

today i finally listed some things on my etsy.

only a few jewelry items.

1. a penny necklace.

2. fabric earrings

music for today or everyday really: chris garneau
i cant get enough of his unique voice and lyrics

great contests, great music, great week.

2008-07-30T01:15:00.000-05:00

I just entered this great contest.

I'm not so sure if I have a chance but I enjoy sewing with deadlines.

Here is the bag I entered.

Also, today, actually yesterday, the spring standards ep came out. It is a necessity to purchase immediately. These guys and girl create unique musical experience that some dare to classify as folk. please check them out. and if they come near your town you must see them.

Starting Fresh

2008-07-16T02:52:00.000-05:00

Here is my first craft blog. about sewing.

summer projects:

first a nice warm jacket.